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Re: deferrence in meaning

"I am convinced as to the wisdom and the urgency of creating the conditions under which that and related work can be carried out...."

"As to the fire-maidens, James Starr began to think D Artagnan was not fastidious in that respect."

"The conclusions as to precipitation were also similar."

"But Mr. Tengo-Jabavu lived to rue his action in this direction as to be absolutely blank."

"In response to his question as to why we attached such importance to a relatively small island, I outlined the history of U.S.-Cuban relations and drew a parallel to the situation in 1898, the presence of Spanish misrule, and the U.S. public agitation that abetted the outbreak of war."

Re: deferrence in meaning

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